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James Alexander Porter 1800–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1800

Birth Location: Sullivan, Tennessee

Death Date: 20 Mar 1853

Death Location: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee

Father: Alexander *

Mother: Susannah *

Spouse(s): Amanda McNairy, Sarah Murphy

Children(s): Alexander Porter

In 1800, James Alexander Porter entered the world in Sullivan, Tennessee, born to Alexander James Porter And Susannah Susan Massengill. In 1830, James Alexander Porter resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States. James Alexander Porter married Amanda J Mcnairy, Sarah Ann Sally Murphy, and had children including Alexander James Porter. James Alexander Porter passed away in 1853 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1800, James Alexander Porter entered the world in Sullivan, Tennessee, born to Alexander James Porter And Susannah Susan Massengill.
  • In 1830, James Alexander Porter resided in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.
  • James Alexander Porter married Amanda J Mcnairy, Sarah Ann Sally Murphy, and had children including Alexander James Porter.
  • James Alexander Porter passed away in 1853 in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

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James Porter's Ancestors

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James Porter
1800–1853
Birth Place: Sullivan, Tennessee
Parents
Alexander James Porter *
1771–1833
Tamnawood, Ballindrait, Co. Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Susannah ((Susan) Massengill) *
1777–1853
Rocky Mount, Sullivan, Tennessee
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Great-Grandparents
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James Porter's Descendants

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James (Alexander) Porter (23 Sep 1800–20 Mar 1853) m. Amanda (J) McNairy (5 Jan 1809–3 Aug 1886) m. Sarah (Ann (Sally)) Murphy (25 Apr 1805–6 Apr 1824)
  1. 1. Alexander (James) Porter 1822–1888

James Porter's Timeline

5 Records

1800
23 Sep 1800
Birth of James Alexander Porter in Sullivan, Tennessee
Sullivan, Tennessee
1827
1 Nov 1827
Age 27
James Alexander Porter was married in Davidson County, Tennessee
Davidson County, Tennessee
1830
1830
Age 30
James Alexander Porter resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 50
James Alexander Porter resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1853
20 Mar 1853
Age 53
Death of James Alexander Porter in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1800
    Event Place: Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 130A; Image: .
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1827
    Event Place: Davidson County, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee State Marriages, 1765-2002

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 293; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 174; Family History Film: 0024532

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 130A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1853
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
    Record Source: Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

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